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Outgoing ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli said the Saudi Tennis Federation has done an 'amazing job' at promoting tennis in schools in the country. AFP

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Rory McIlroy poses with the Masters trophy during the green jJacket ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters. Getty Images

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Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

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Outgoing ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli said the Saudi Tennis Federation has done an 'amazing job' at promoting tennis in schools in the country. AFP

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Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo took his SPL tally to 23 goals with a brace in the win against Al Riyadh. Getty Images

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Rory McIlroy poses with the Masters trophy during the green jJacket ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters. Getty Images

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There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

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